The Federal Storm- Part-10
Jack Smith, Criminal Charges, and a Fight for Survival.
Civil lawsuits could cost Trump millions. But federal criminal charges could cost him everything. In 2022, Special Counsel Jack Smith launched the most serious investigations yet targeting not just Trump’s finances, but his freedom.
📈 Key Points for Part 10
🔵 Who Is Jack Smith?
Veteran U.S. prosecutor with a history of pursuing high-level corruption cases.
- Appointed in November 2022 by Attorney General Merrick Garland.
Mandated to independently investigate Trump's:
- Mishandling of classified documents (Mar-a-Lago raid case).
- Role in efforts to overturn the 2020 election (January 6th case).
🔵 The Classified Documents Case
FBI recovered over 300 classified documents from Mar-a-Lago.
Trump allegedly:
- Hid documents after subpoena was issued.
- Lied to investigators.
- Showed secret documents to unauthorized people (including donors and visitors).
Charges filed in June 2023: ➔ Espionage Act violations
- Obstruction of Justice
- False Statements
🔵 The January 6th Conspiracy Case
Investigating Trump’s:
- Role in planning efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
- Pressure on state officials to “find votes” (e.g., Georgia Secretary of State).
- Organizing and encouraging the events leading to the Capitol riot.
Charges filed: ➔ Conspiracy to Defraud the United States
- Obstruction of Official Proceedings
🔵 Trump’s Legal Defense and Political Strategy
Trump claims political persecution ("witch hunt") in public —
- But in court filings, delays and technical defenses dominate.
Using his political campaigns to:
- Raise money for legal fees.
- Rally supporters.
- Undermine public trust in the legal system.
📢 Next up: Trump’s Art of the Deal Chronicles — Part 10:
The Court Battles: Trials, Appeals, and the Final Fight for Survival.